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Spark of Ages

The Spark of Ages podcast is about the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence through a marketing lens. We are living in the middle of the most important "spark for the ages". Our episodes are either about looking back to teach us what we can learn for this moment, or looking forward for where the next spark might be.We highlight the stories from business leaders at the intersection of marketing, technology and innovation.

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All Episodes

85:20

Bootstrapping a Community Wildfire Response/Sandeep...

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2025/04/25

Sandeep Parikh shares his journey of resilience after being displaced by the LA wildfires, discussing how the disaster tested his strength as a father, husband, and creator while inspiring new approaches to filmmaking and community building. • Surviving the devastating LA wildfires that destroyed over 9,000 structures and left countless homes uninhabitable due to toxic contamination • Co-founding Eaton Fire Residents United to map toxin spread through affected neighborhoods when official sup...

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53:23

The Playbook for Courageous Marketing/Udi Ledergor -...

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2025/04/11

Udi Ledergor, Gong's Chief Evangelist and former CMO, reveals how courageous marketing strategies helped propel Gong from startup to multi-billion dollar company status while redefining the B2B marketing playbook. • Creating bold B2B marketing that stands out requires courage and rejecting "boring practices" that yield ordinary results • The "punching above your weight" strategy helped Gong appear much larger than it was, allowing early access to enterprise customers • Gong's Super Bowl comm...

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65:55

Modern Sales Skills For a Digital Buyer/Elay Cohen -...

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2025/03/21

Elay Cohen, CEO and co-founder of SalesHood, shares his journey from Salesforce to pioneering the sales enablement category through his AI-driven platform. • Built SalesHood to address the unmet need for scalable sales enablement solutions • Pioneered sales enablement at Salesforce, helping scale revenue from $300M to $3B • Created a direct connection between sales ramp time and company performance • Focus on leading indicators (meetings booked, pipeline created) vs lagging indicators (quota...

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53:02

Network Like a Ninja (How to Grow Your Career)/Susan...

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2025/03/07

We share transformative insights on leveraging your network for career growth. Our guests Susan Hailey (CHRO @ Enable), Shannon Lundgren (Founder & CEO @Shannon's Circle) and Jean Kovacs ( share how to navigate personal branding effectively and develop meaningful connections that elevate your career potential. • Networking should focus on building relationships, not just asking for favors • Strategies to engage your network authentically without asking for jobs • The distinction between ...

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64:09

How Podcasting Leads to Growth/Simon Chou - Personal...

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2025/02/23

Building a personal brand through podcasting can be a game changer for marketers looking to connect authentically with their audience. Simon Chou, host of @marketingonmars shares strategies for growing a podcast, engaging communities through unique events, and leveraging technology to streamline marketing efforts. • Insights on the current podcast landscape and listener demographics • The significance of consistency in podcasting • Steps to cultivate a powerful personal brand online • ...

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57:42

The Innovation Leap that's happening in India/Kumar...

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2025/02/08

This episode with Kumar Ganapathy "dives" (yes we know AI loves this word) deep into the realm of deep tech in India, exploring impactful investment strategies and the entrepreneurial spirit necessary for success in this complex landscape. Listeners gain insights into the challenges faced by founders, the importance of resilience, and the unique opportunities that lie within the Indian market.• Introduction of Kumar, his background and 3i Partners• Explanation of deep tech and its

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72:18

How the US Air Force will use AI/Jason Hansberger,...

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2025/01/26

This episode explores how technology, specifically AI, is reshaping military strategy and national defense. Colonel Jason Hansberger and Author/Entrepreneur Tim Henderson discuss the implications of AI in warfare, the ethical considerations surrounding autonomous weapons, and the U.S. military's strategic innovations.• Examining the significant U.S. defense budget and global military expenditure • Understanding the new age of Great Power Competition• Addressing the role of AI and innovation in

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65:51

Devising Investment Strategy for AI/Ashish Aggarwal,...

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2025/01/13

The episode explores the investment landscape in both public and private markets, focusing on technological opportunities and insights for 2025. Key discussions include the importance of resilience against market volatility, the impact of AI on innovation, and an outlook on the IPO market.• Highlights of recent economic performance and predictions for future growth • Role of AI and technology in shaping investment strategies • Discussion on the importance of preparing for black swan events •

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59:08

GTM Predictions for 2025 and Beyond/Jon Miller, Abhi...

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2024/12/27

The episode centers on the evolution of marketing in an AI-dominated landscape, discussing whether traditional marketing roles are becoming irrelevant as organizations shift towards more integrated structures. Key topics include the importance of brand, human relationships, and the challenges of relying on outdated metrics as the industry heads toward 2025. • Examining concerns around the relevance of marketing in the AI era • Discussing the blurred lines between marketing and sales...

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63:26

GTM = "Get The Money"/Bobby Napiltonia - Building a...

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2024/12/07

Send us a textWelcome to another electrifying episode of the Spark of Ages podcast! Today, we sit down with the legendary Bobby Napoltonia, whose 36-year journey has forever shaped the tech landscape. From bringing sound to computers to democratizing the telecommunications industry, Bobby’s fingerprints are all over the tech we use daily. 🙌 Join Bobby and your hosts Rajiv and Sandeep Parikh as they chat about everything from building Salesforce's AppExchange to why his strategy isn't 'go to

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61:16

Creating Signal Not Noise/Melissa Rosenthal - The New...

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2024/11/23

Send us a textWhat if your company's marketing could transform into its own dynamic trade publication? Learn from Melissa Rosenthal, co-founder of Outlever, as she shares her innovative approach to modern marketing on the Spark of Ages podcast. With Melissa's deep insights, we challenge outdated marketing strategies and unveil how companies can thrive in an AI-driven world by streamlining their tech stacks and targeting meaningful growth. Her experience at ClickUp underscores the importance o...

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52:22

Secret Sauce of CMOs/Alice Crowder - Chicken Sandwich...

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2024/11/08

Send us a textJoin Rajiv Parikh on the Spark of Ages podcast as he explores the secrets behind Krispy Krunchy Chicken's rise in the Chicken Sandwich Wars. With insights from Alice Crowder, the CMO who has transformed the brand's offerings into must-have menu items we'll learn about marketing innovation, and why KKC is a cut above the rest. Discover the secrets behind their mouth-watering chicken, growth strategy, and how Alice’s leadership is fueling a nationwide craze. Get ...

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63:56

The Business of Play/Brian Litvack - LeagueApps,...

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2024/10/29

Send us a textJoin Rajiv Parikh on the Spark of Ages podcast as he chats with LeagueApps co-founder Brian Litvack who shares how technology can uplift youth sports organizations. Discover how League Apps has evolved from its humble beginnings to becoming a crucial tool for over 3,000 sports organizations, offering solutions for everything from scheduling to communication. Brian shares his passion for using technology to create positive experiences for millions of young athletes and their comm...

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61:52

Making Better Food from the Plant Up/Tony Martens -...

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2024/09/18

Send us a textCan the future of our food systems be saved by a humble aquatic plant? Join us as we sit down with Tony Martens, co-founder of Plantible Foods, who believes it can. Plantible's innovative plant protein, Ruby, derived from the sustainable Lemna plant, may hold the key to revolutionizing agriculture and food production. Tony shines a spotlight on the pressing environmental issues of our current food systems, from greenhouse gas emissions to water consumption and biodiversity

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63:06

Growing a Growth Marketing Firm with AI/Rajiv Parikh...

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2024/08/24

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Spark of Ages, we sit down with Rajiv Parikh, CEO of Position Squared, to do a mid-year review to uncover the daily grind and the high-stakes decisions behind leading an AI-driven growth marketing powerhouse. Rajiv offers a treasure trove of insights into the transformative power of AI, revealing how his company has formed a robust AI product development team, launched strategic initiatives, and tackled the challenges of fundraising to seize AI-driven...

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62:05

Mastering Silicon Valley Sales/Ankur Srivastava -...

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2024/08/11

Send us a Text Message.Join us on the Spark of Ages podcast as we unlock the secrets behind Silicon Valley's sales success with our insightful guest, Ankur Srivastava. Ankur takes us through the transformative power of cloud computing and SaaS marketplaces, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), in fostering startup growth. Discover how AWS has enabled rapid innovation for technology companies worldwide and gain valuable tips on developing your sales skills through curiosity and a deep under...

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46:42

Build a World Faster, Better, Cheaper/Banks Boutte -...

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2024/07/27

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we sit down with Banks Boutte, the visionary co-founder and co-CEO of KitBash3D, to uncover the secrets behind the booming gaming sector, now more influential than music, movies, and publishing combined. Banks offers an exclusive look into how 3D technology is revolutionizing various fields, from automotive to fashion, and breaks down the monumental shifts that have democratized content creation, making high-quality production accessible to all.Get ready to b...

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66:51

Cracking the Code of Life/Ashwin Gopinath -...

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2024/07/13

Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.comFind more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/If you like what you here, please drop us a comment!What if you could harness the power of AI to revolutionize drug safety? Join us as Dr. Ashwin Gopinath, MIT assistant professor and co-founder of Biostateai, shares his incredible journey from electrical engineering in India to the cutting edge of biotechnology. Discover how his startup is utilizing generative AI to tran...

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61:48

The Purpose of Wealth/Scott Saslow - Family Offices,...

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2024/06/29

Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.comFind more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/If you like what you here, please drop us a comment!Episode Description:Ever think about coming up with a world changing idea that brings you and your family untold amounts of wealth? But after that, what do you do? Once you becoming a king, how do you manage your kingdom? Scott Saslow, the visionary founder and CEO of One World Investments joins us to d...

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51:18

Last Thing You Think About Until You Don't Have...

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2024/06/14

Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.comFind more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/If you like what you here, please drop us a comment!Episode Description:Can atmospheric water generators be the answer to the global water crisis? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brian Sheng, CEO and co-founder of Aquaria, as he takes us through his remarkable journey from a teenage VC to a trailblazer in water innovation. Discover how Brian’s experiences ...

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